Monthly Archives: September 2014

well done Isis!

Posted on September 30, 2014 by patinkingsheath

Yesterday evening, after her usual wander round the car park Isis walked quite calmly with Di and Bill for about fifteen minutes before lying down and refusing to move. It was good to be able to speak to a mate … Continue reading →

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very ,very frightened

Posted on September 29, 2014 by patinkingsheath

Isis has definitely finished her reconnaissance and is jumping very smartly into the car. She didn’t let on immediately, but the other day when the sun shone very brightly and I had to bring her home from the park after … Continue reading →

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my kingdom for a purse!

Posted on September 28, 2014 by patinkingsheath

Isis’s second day at dog school today. This time I intend to make a better impression. I make the ‘target’ I should have made last Sunday and used for practice, check that I have ten pounds for the class and … Continue reading →

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do I need a condom?

Posted on September 26, 2014 by patinkingsheath

Today I resume encouraging Isis to jump into the car. I am sure that she has gauged the height of the door rim and knows how hard to spring. As before I place a treat close to the edge of … Continue reading →

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getting closer

Posted on September 23, 2014 by patinkingsheath

Isis now allows me to touch her all over, at least fleetingly and enjoys long strokes and rubs. I even gently fingered her pads today as we shared the futon. She allows Jo and I to touch her head and … Continue reading →

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Amanda’s sock

Posted on September 22, 2014 by patinkingsheath

Months ago, long before the advent of Isis, Ch. and I had planned to do a seventeen mile walk over two days in Shropshire, staying overnight at a youth hostel. My friend A agreed to dog-sit so that Isis would … Continue reading →

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holey sheet

Posted on September 20, 2014 by patinkingsheath

A few days ago, my mail was delivered – unopened, fortunately – on the lawn. Yesterday, I went into the kitchen to feed the washing machine and couldn’t find the dirty washing. I was sure it had been in the … Continue reading →

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that plant stole my tripe stick

Posted on September 19, 2014 by patinkingsheath

Isis likes to devour nibble a nice smelly tripe stick on the fast disappearing lawn. Even Isis can’t swallow such a large treat in one go and is forced to put the stick down in order to eat the bit … Continue reading →

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exhaust pipes or daisies?

Posted on September 18, 2014 by patinkingsheath

Isis still refuses to leave the car park unless body-blocked or carried. I have a dilemma:  do I continue to fight her and insist that she goes where I want her to go, or do I let her do what … Continue reading →

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the harness thing

Posted on September 16, 2014 by patinkingsheath

Isis playing the bucking bronco is quite amusing. It’s the teeth that take the edge off the humour. These equine displays are the Hairy One’s response to the harness thing. Twice a day we play ‘harness on’. This involves me … Continue reading →

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